Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3225, Olney Eddy, R.I.

SERVICE
R. I
Eddy Olney
R. 3225
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23252 ch Chery Eddy Pension Application
Return to
P. Ransdell Normick. Chicago county N. Y.
Gen. R. Halsey

State of New York County of Orange
On this twelfth day of February in the year One Thousand eight hundred thirty three per- sonally appeared, in open Court, it being a Court of Common Pleas, held at the Court house in said County before Nathan M. Purdy, Vice Chancellor, Matthew Taylor, Jeremiah Root & Charles Root, Esquires, Judges of said Court, non petit. Olney Eddy a resident of the Town of Homic in the County of Orange State of New York, aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn both on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as here in stated.
Some time in the Month of October or November in the year 1775, he volunteered as a private in a Company of Horse, commanded by Captain Samuel Clark of Scituate in the State of Rhode Island. Lieut. Daniel Stanton of Johnson in the State aforesaid - Ensigns Benjamin Hubbard and William Gannett of Scituate field in said State. — That at the time he volunteered he resided in the town of Gloucester in said State — That he entered the service as a Minute Man and considered himself in readiness to perform duty when called on by his Officers at any time — That the Company was frequently called out in the course of the War for Military Exercise —

That in the Month of January 1776 He was ordered to the House of James Arnold, who resided in Patuxet or Wauwasic. John Cary went with him — Remained there at least one month — During said time He was several times sent as an Express — That He then returned home by order of his Officer — On or about the the first of March in the year aforesaid. He was ordered to go with his Company to Point Judith, to guard the Shore & prevent the Enemy from taking away Cattle & Provisions — He remained at that place more than a month and was verbally discharged — In the Month of April, as He thinks, He was ordered to the House of one Col. Dyer, on what was called Boston Neck, opposite Conanicut Island — While stationed there, the British landed and took away four of our Men — He was then sent to Providence with a letter to the Gov: and Council giving them the above information. He remained at Col. Dyer's one month — He then returned home and was immediately sent to Providence where He remained till the latter part of Summer — He, with the whole company was then ordered to Bristol where He remained one month & was verbally discharged. He remained at home a short time and was then ordered, with his Company on to New Port Island — While the Company was stationed at the above place, He and Jonathan Eddy were sent to Westerly to watch the movement of the Enemy's Vessels — While He was on the Island Gen. La Fayette & Washington were there — Was on the Island, and at Westerly two months or more & was discharged He was afterwards sent to Vesper Hill and

Remained there, and at the House of one Potter in Oldiker Newton, at least one month — That on one occasion he was sent with an Express from the Governor of Rhode Island to Gov. Trumbull of Connecticut who resided at Lebanon — That in addition to the above mentioned service, he was frequently called out on Alarms for short periods, and sent with Messages, in various directions from the time of his entering the service until the close of the war. That on account of Old age & loss of memory and the length of time which has elapsed since he left the service, he is unable to state any thing more particular than he has above stated — That from the time he entered the service until peace was proclaimed, he was so frequently called out, that he could attend to but very little business else — That when he left the service he contemplated, and now really believes, that he actually served, at least two years —
That he has no documentary evidence of the above named services and he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity, except the present, and declaring that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State —
Given to Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
his Olney Eldredge
JB Widdow Dep: Clerk
Witness JB Widdow

We Individuall Randall, a Chugyman residing in the town of Norfolk and Henry Mitchell residing in the same town. Hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Olney Eddy who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty two years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion —
Jedediah Randall
Sworn subscribed the 3 rd Henry Mitchell day of year aforesaid
Before me Charles York Judge of Chautauqua County Courts
To the interrogatories required to be put by the Court to applicants for a pension: To the 1 st he answers that he was born in Milford, in the State of Rhode Island, on the 16 th day of November 1750.
2 nd That he has a record of his age in the Family Bible —
3 rd He was living in Gloucester in the State of Rhode Island. From thence he went to Milford in said State in the year 1800 where he lived a few months. From thence to the County of Chautauqua where he has since resided and now resides —
4 th He volunteered —
5 th The names of the Officers and general circumstances of his service are mentioned as far as he recollects in the body of his declaration —
6 th He never had any written discharge —
7 th He gives the names of Charles York, Hezekiah Broom, Silas Bissell, Henry Mitchell, John Randall, Hargreaves, & James Thompson, all of Norfolk in Chautauqua County

Sworn to & submitted the depositions of the above named witnesses, and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as the States. And the Court further Certifies, that it appears to them that, Isaac Randall Rodney Gentry, who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a clergyman residing in the town of Stormville, County of Chemung, and that Henry Mitchell, who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit —
I, Jarvis H. Pike Clerk of the above Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Henry Eddy for a pension, and that Charles G. R. Shepard whom the preceding affidavits of J. Randall and Henry Mitchell purport to have been sworn, was at the time of taking the same one of the Judges of the said Court — that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name signed to the said affidavits, to be his genuine hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 12th day of February 1833.
J. B. Dudley Dep Clerk

Alney Eddy
Suspended Case - from N.Y.
Robert W. Young.
atty

STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Chenango }
BE IT KNOWN, That before W. M. Mason a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, personally appeared Esther Phillips who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that she is the child of Olney Eddy deceased, widow (who was a Private in the war of the Revolution,) that she now makes this declaration to recover any pension-moneys that may be due on account of the services of Olney Eddy as aforesaid, for the benefit of his Children, Esther Phillips Betsy Aldrich and Augustus Eddy under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case; and that she is directly interested in the same, and makes this affidavit to be filed by her attorney. Sworn and subscribed this 12th day of April 1852 before me, Esther Phillips W. M. Mason Justice of the Peace.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Esther Phillips child of Olney Eddy deceased, widow (who was a Private in the war of the Revolution,) for value received do hereby constitute and appoint ROBERT W. YOUNG, Esq. Washington, D. C., my true and lawful attorney irrevocably for me, and in my name to prosecute my claim to any pension-moneys that may be found due on account of the services of said Olney Eddy as aforesaid; and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents touching my claim, on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere, and file any additional evidence or arguments he may think proper, to ensure the recovery of the same. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of April A. D. 1852 Signed and sealed in the presence of
WITNESS, W. M. Mason WITNESS, B. B. Andrews  Esther Phillips
STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Chenango }
On this 12 day of April A. D. 1852, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Esther Phillips and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned. W. M. Mason Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Chenango }
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 12 day of April A. D. 1852 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Tahitha Benedict and Nelson Benedict two disinterested and respectable witnesses, and made oath according to law, that they were well acquainted with Olney Eddy deceased, widow (who was a Private in the Revolutionary War,) and that Esther Phillips Betsy Aldrich and Augustus Eddy
are his only surviving children. And that the said Olney Eddy departed this life on the 4th day of February A. D. 1835 and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me, Tahitha Benedict W. M. Mason Justice of the Peace. Nelson Benedict

14 m. 1852 STATE OF NEW YORK, Chenango County Clerk's Office, { ss.
I, HORACE S. READ, Clerk of said County, DO CERTIFY, That William H. Mackay Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Norwich, this 12th day of April 1852.
Horace S. Read Clerk.

Olney Eddy Chevango New York N o 23252.
1110 28 72
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P. Randall esq. Norwich N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Olney Eddy
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1775 vol. at least 2 years 1 1 1 2 1 Pri. C o Horse Capt. L. Slack 82 years Gloucester Rhode Island Traditionary  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
It cannot be readily admitted that the above allegations of service are insusceptible of proof, and claimants are required by the Regulations to produce the best evidence in their power.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

December 17, 1931
BA-J/EEL
Mr. E.G.Shields 4701 N. Albany Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Olney Eddy, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.3225, based upon the military service of Olney Eddy in that war.
Olney Eddy was born November 16, 1750, at Smithfield, Rhode Island.
During the Revolutionary War, he resided at Gloucester, Rhode Island; about 1800, he moved to Smithfield, Rhode Island, lived there a few months, then moved to Chenango County, New York.
While residing in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, he applied for pension on February 12, 1833, and stated that he volunteered in October or November, 1775, as a private in a company of horse commanded by Captain Lemuel Slack, of Scituate, Rhode Island; and that from January, 1776, until the close of the Revolution, he served at various times on short tours as a minute man, at least two years in all. He did not give exact dates of service or names of officers other than Captain Lemuel Slack, above noted.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as was required by the pension laws.
In 1852, three children of the soldier were living: Esther Phillips, who, in that year, made affidavit in Chenango County, New York; Betsey Aldrich; and Augustus Eddy. Their ages and the name of their mother are not given.
Very truly yours
A.D.HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

4701 N. Albany Ave.
Chicago,
Nov. 21-1931.
Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir.--
Will you kindly give me the service of Olney Eddy who drew a Pension? We do not know the state he served from, but the new Eddy Genealogy gives his service as being under Capt. Samuel Slack and Lieut. Daniel Anton. He went to Chenango Co. N. Y. about 1782 and died 2-4-1835 at Plymouth, so he probably drew his pension there. We have his wife Darah and all his childrens names, but cannot make out our D. A. R. paper without knowing where he enlisted and served. His service in full is given on page 139 in the new Eddy Genealogy, but not where - what state. Nor do we know where he was born but think it may have been in Swansea, Mass, as his father was born there.
We will greatly appreciate this help.
Yours truly,
EGS
C. G. Shields

unw.
1931-Dec-17-Visit to EG Shields-Eck
3260-
P. O. Olney Eddy Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Printed list of 1852 shows cause of suspension.
Alleges: _____
"He was long since without effect required"
Re-enlisted: to specify each term of service with its particulars."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

New York
Revs.
Olney Eddy
Suspended
let. P. Randall 17
Dec. 1833 3225
papers handed to Hon. N. Halsey - H.R. Jan 23. 1835. (See Receipts.)
Act 7 June '32
$

J. Crandall
17 Dec. 1833
OC
Rec d vol 30. p. 189.

War Department Pension Office Dec 17 183
Sir The papers relating to the claim of Oliver Eddy for a pension have again been examined - The service of Minute men was occasional only - On a former examination the applicant was required to specify the dura- tion of each term of actual service; the requirement has not been complied with - The case is therefore suspended and the papers placed on file
P. Randall Esq. Norwich New York